449 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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SOLD
DEC 19, 2025

$1,167,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,220 sqft

449 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Est. Refi. Payment $7,121/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 19, 2025 for $1,175,000 (11% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.17M
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$268K (-18.6%)
Since last sale
Decreased$6K (-0.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +30% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.17M
August 2026$1.17M
July 2026$1.18M
June 2026$1.17M
May 2026$1.18M
March 2026$1.19M
February 2026$1.17M
January 2026$1.17M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
649 High St, Santa Cruz, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
05/07/26
3
2
1,445
519 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,037,000
05/13/26
2
1.5
1,394
1518 Laurent St, Santa Cruz, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,935,000
05/26/26
2
2
1,386
1124 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,100
1414 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,560,000
05/28/26
3
2
1,048
331 Van Ness Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
11/07/25
3
1.5
1,318
215 Laurent St, Santa Cruz, CA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
09/11/25
2
1
1,275
1114 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
01/27/26
3
2
2,036
1103 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$829,000
11/24/25
3
1.5
1,706

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
535 Highland Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.14
$5,400,000
8
5.5
5,949
Recently Sold
515 Escalona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.13
$1,825,500
3
3
2,332
Off Market
519 Escalona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.14
$2,307,900
4
3
2,434
Off Market
104 Woodside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.15
$1,716,700
3
2
1,508
Off Market
215 Peyton St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.16
$2,031,800
3
2
2,350
Off Market
148 Peyton St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.19
$1,927,700
2
1.5
2,109
Off Market
203 Highland Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.22
$2,455,300
3
3.5
2,393
Off Market
623 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.19
$1,995,000
4
3
3,406
For Sale
627 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.19
$2,955,300
3
3.5
3,551
Off Market
112 Hillcrest Ter, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.23
$860,000
-
-
-
For Sale
108 Hillcrest Ter, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.23
$825,000
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-
-
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 449 High St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1980
1,220 sqft
$963/sqft
Garage

About this House

Wow, great price for this special upper Westside private oasis with distant ocean views, sunny lot for gardening, and lots of room to entertain, is waiting for you! This home is situated within walking distance to Westlake School, UCSC, pogonip for hiking, downtown restaurants and shops, and a quick bike ride to the beach. Concrete stairs lead you to your home that features vaulted ceilings, fireplace, refinished hardwood floors, new creamy white interior paint, and views, views, views! One bedroom is situated downstairs with a slider that leads to a patio. The 2nd bedroom upstairs has a extra room for an office, hobby area, or a relaxing retreat. This home/property offers peace and quiet...you can enjoy your home, and garden while soaking in the sun. You will love the privacy, sun, room for gardening, and tranquility this property offers!!
449 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,220 sqft single-family home built in 1980. It last sold for $1,175,000 on Dec 19, 2025 (11% below the $1,325,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,167,300, with a rent estimate of $4,964/month.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Pamela Samuelson 01308810, (831) 247-1522
Coldwell Banker Realty, (831) 469-8000
Bought with: Monterey Peninsula Home Team 70000352, (831) 313-2289, KW Coastal Estates, (831) 622-6200
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82010118

Home Details for 449 High St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1220 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water PublicAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/DryerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: InsideMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Gas & Electric
Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum
View
View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Off Site,Parking Area
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 00608138

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,325,000Price Per Sqft: $963/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: SantaCruz
School Information
Elementary School: WestlakeElementary_1Jr High / Middle School: MissionHillHigh School: SantaCruzHighHigh School District: SantaCruzCityHighWalk Score: 70

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1220

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9496 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML82010118Water ViewWater View: Ocean

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 19, 2025
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82010118
Sold
$1,175,000
Nov 24, 2025
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82010118
Pending
$1,325,000
Nov 6, 2025
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82010118
Contingent
$1,325,000
Oct 21, 2025
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82010118
PriceChange
$1,325,000
Price decreased by 7%
Sep 18, 2025
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82010118
PriceChange
$1,425,000
Price decreased by 5%

Market trends in Santa Cruz

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.38M
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$908
$5MoM
Available listings
175
4MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Santa Cruz

At least 369 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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  • Giomonjaraz831
    "Great location with many ways in and out. Close proximity to freeway and many grocery stores/restaurants. Is safe. "
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  • Jenn Mahley
    "Not long at all because I work from home. When I do go to the office it’s a pain cause Murray St bridge is closed one way."
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  • Rick Kraay
    "Great place to raise your kids I hope I get the chance to raise my kids in Santa Cruz someday to become surfers"
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  • Giomonjaraz831
    "Good safe area for families and has convenient routes in and out of the neighborhood with many stores nearby. Is fairly quiet. Great freeway access as well. "
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  • Elizabeth Lindsley
    "Dog owners would live walking their dogs in a leash on neighbor streets, down Bethany Curve to WestCliff. There are two beaches nearby that allow dogs to be off-leash before 9:00am and after 4:00pm"
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  • Elizabeth Lindsley
    "A great neighborhood, close to all amenities, and steps from Westcliff beaches and walks. Solid schools, fog-friendly, easy access to UCSC and downtown."
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  • Elizabeth L.
    "Raised our kiddos in this neighborhood. Family-friendly, safe, walkable and beautiful! We enjoy the Carnegie Library, local markets, coffee, West Cliff beaches, parks and breweries."
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  • Amanda Clowser
    "It is safe and the schools are good. People are authentic and generally want to do good. Teaching kids bike safety would be very useful and the parks are fun! "
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  • pjb101echo
    "This is a great area for kids — lots of recreation, the beaches are great, and it has a small town atmosphere, with a UC up on the hill!"
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  • Estevan Vucetic
    "the neughborhood is sooooo friendly and amazing and i love it here soo much i go to school here and stuff"
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  • Amanda Clowser
    "We live in Live Oak and love it! A tight knit community. I love the schools. And it’s close to everything. "
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  • J78bjkh5wd
    "We have street happy hours once a month with appetizers and drinks. Everyone on the street knows each other and looks out for each other. We borrow tools and from each other. "
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  • J78bjkh5wd
    "My commute is about 30 miles and it takes about 40 minutes if there are no accidents. Weather can also extend commute times. "
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  • J78bjkh5wd
    "The climate is great for walking dogs. Dozens of dogs walk by our home every day. The beach is close and people and dogs are out walking down the beach. "
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  • Lameris
    "Lighting of boats in the harbor and going out to brunch in droves. Also, bonfires on the beach especially for the fourth of July. "
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  • Marty Zimmerman
    "I’m retired and live near downtown, so commuting for me is a breeze. I just travel during mon-rush hour. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet neighborhood that is nicer than you think it would be. The freeway isn’t that loud even though you are so close."
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  • Jaegerbombbooty
    "Everyone here is super fun and unique. There’s always stuff going on downtown, music, art. There’s fruits trees everywhere."
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  • Scgieringer
    "I commute over the hill to San Jose so it’s convenient to the freeway to hop on quickly. There’s 4 or 5 grocery stores within minutes."
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  • DENNIS L.
    "Love. Neighborly. Generosity. Care. Help. People. Great food. Weather. Beach. Mountains. Outdoor recreation. Schools. Athletics. Plenty of activities for kids. Great downtown. All the parks. Surfing. Dog parks. Diversity. Always something to do. Perfect for gardeners like me. Best shelter in place location. Good access to Silicon Valley. Easy commute to everything. Asian food not far away."
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  • Alyssa T.
    "Big streets to walk on. No one gives you a hard time when passing their house. People are generally aware of their dog poops and cleans up after it."
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  • Heatherdworkman
    "easy walk to downtown, friendly neighbors both in my complex and on the street. Ive lived in the county for almost 10 years. "
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  • Sara C.
    "famous cause of the movie lost boys, we have the oldest amusement park on the west coast the last wooden rollercoaster left in the USA "
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  • Catherine P.
    "if you live in main town santa cruz, getting from place to place is really easy and simple. however, living in the county, up in the mountains, is rather tricky, but it also means less people bothering you"
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  • Joseph E.
    "I live right off of Soquel which is easy access to freeways and almost everything. there's bus stops and bike lanes."
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  • Flavia T.
    "People here are very dog friendly. They walk their dogs every day, because this neighborhood has the beach as their main via."
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  • Tracypriest19
    "Lived here for 2 years. Just off the beach. Cars are broken into regularly. I never leave anything in my car to prevent break ins. Bikes are stolen all the time. And if our apartment wasn’t hidden behind a large house I would worry about being broken into. It’s a hippy city and surfer and bro mentality or old ppl who don’t want it to change EVER ....the beach aspect is nice. But we are moving soon and I won’t be sad to leave. "
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  • Epaine86
    "Long, I drive over highway 17 to San Jose every day. The drive is winding and fairly dangerous with trucks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "new boys and girls clubhouse next to simpkins swim center is down the street. there arent really any regular "community events"."
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  • Gaomefu8341
    "They are like live with me and me like that too . We see and meeting togetherness . Just like one family . Sometime we take walking together and talking .every thing is do we the best . The life must be very easily accessible . Thank you very much for ask me a question . Every thing doing good !"
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  • Jenn.mahley
    "It’s very short, 5 minutes to my office. Really beautiful drive, too. Almost no traffic when I leave early enough"
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  • Noelle L. C.
    "Heavy homeless population. Lots of random things on the ground for pup to pick up. There are several dog parks in the area."
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  • Jenn.mahley
    "We have block parties occasionally that bring the neighborhood together. They’re fun and you get to meet everyone."
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  • Catherine P.
    "There's a dog park down the street and tons of bike trails, but there's a lot of wildlife, so you need to be on your guard while walking the trails."
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  • Catherine P.
    "None that i am aware of. Neighbors keep to themselves, and with the busy road, no sidewalks, or bike lane, there isn't a lot of foot traffic"
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  • Rachel.anticoli
    "Funky, quaint, fun people and beautiful place, surrounded by ocean Redwoods not far, plenty of hikes in area and near area always something to do outside "
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  • Pun17lopez
    "Dog park near by. Brand new park opening up this year. People are very friendly and pet friendly in the neighborhood."
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  • Phil
    "We live in the mountains of Bonny Doon, an unincorporated area of Santa Cruz. The county as a whole is the perfect mix of wild and civilized. "
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  • Hopeful
    "Bit of homelessness. VERY expensive!! Drugs are prevalent downtown. Keep your kids close to you. I’m not a mom but some parents complain about rifraf. Let’s keep 5 G away!!"
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  • Claudia H.
    "There are many things to do, good restaurants and beaches. living here feel like tourist every single day. it's a wonderful place, I really love it."
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Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-09-04 15:16:33 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Frequently asked questions about 449 High St

  • What is 449 High St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 449 High St in Santa Cruz, CA is $1,167,300.
  • What is the price history for 449 High St?
    449 High St in Santa Cruz, CA last sold for $1,175,000 in December 2025.
  • Is Santa Cruz a buyer's or seller's market?
    Santa Cruz is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Santa Cruz?
    The median sale price in Santa Cruz is $1.38M. That is down $16.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 449 High St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 449 High St in Santa Cruz, CA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 449 High St?
    The lot at 449 High St in Santa Cruz, CA is about 0.22 acres (9,496 sq ft).

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